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Enclos de Viaud History, Overview
The modern era for Enclos de Viaud begins in 2012 when the property was purchased by Vignobles K. Headed by Peter Kwok and his son Howard Kwok, over a short period of time, they have been able to increase the quality of this little known, Lalande de Pomerol vineyard.
The Kwok family continues adding to their Right Bank holdings as they also own Chateau Tour Saint Christophe and Bellefont Belcier in St. Emilion as well as Enclos Tourmaline and La Patache in Pomerol and Chateau Le Rey in the Cotes de Castillon appellation. The same team that manages all the Vignobles K wines, headed by Jean Christophe Meyrou and Jerome Aguirre takes care of Enclos de Viaud.
Interestingly, there are 4 wineries in Lalande de Pomerol with the name Viaud, however, this is the wine to watch for, due to its terroir and talented team.
Enclos de Viaud Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking
The diminutive 2.48-hectare vineyard of Enclos de Viaud is planted to 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has a terroir of mostly gravel, with subsoils of limestone, iron, and clay on a sloping hillside, that is situated close to the La Barbanne stream.
The vines are planted to a density of 7,000 vines per hectare. The vineyard consists of 2 separate parcels of vines in their own lieux-dits, Marechaude and Viaud. Viaud, as you can easily surmise, is where the estate takes its name from.
Enclos de Viaud is aged in only 10% new, French oak barrels, to preserve the freshness. The production averages close to 850 cases of wine per vintage.
The best vintages of Enclos de Viaud are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010 and 2009.
When to Drink Enclos de Viaud, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Enclos de Viaud is better with at least 2-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour or so if desired. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Enclos de Viaud offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-10 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Enclos de Viaud with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Enclos de Viaud is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Enclos de Viaud is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Enclos de Viaud is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Enclos de Viaud Wine Tasting Notes
9 Vintages 28,672 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2023
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
Flowers, herbs, licorice, cocoa, and pit fruits define the core of the wine. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, bright, fresh, and almost brisk, with a refined edge to the soft-textured, sweet berries that get even better with their hint of chocolate in the finish. This is going to be delicious on release. The wine blends 80% Merlot, with 20% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2032. 89-91 Pts. 1,262 Views Tasted May 4, 2024 |
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2022
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
Black cherries, licorice, and smoke along with a touch of cocoa is what you find in the nose. Medium-bodied, soft, forward, and fruity with a chocolate-coated core of black cherry fruit on the palate, this is going to be delicious on release. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts. 2,537 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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2021
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
Minty fresh, followed by cherries and flowers in the perfume. The wine is medium-bodied, soft and polished, with a brightness to the red fruits on the palate and in the vibrant finish. Drink from 2024-2031. 1,007 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2024 |
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2020
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
Chocolate-coated plums and espresso notes are what you find initially. Medium-bodied, soft and creamy, with more of that chocolate-covered plum character in the finish. This is already delicious in your glass. Drink from 2023-2035. 1,850 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2023Flowers, cocoa, dusty plums and cherries on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, round, forward, and chocolatey with sweet, fresh plums and a touch of herbs in the elegant finish. 89-91 Pts 89-91 Pts 2,813 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
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2019
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
The nose opens with a touch of smoke, dark cocoa, mushroom and spicy plums. Medium-bodied, fruity and earthy, with chewy fruits, espresso and dark chocolate in the finish. You can enjoy this on release. The wine blends 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Franc Drink from 2023-2033. 1,698 Views Tasted Mar 29, 2022Earthy, dark cherries, sweet plums, herbs and a touch of licorice fall into place easily. Drinkable on release, this medium-bodied, soft, elegant wine delivers a nice, early-drinking, subtle, Lalande de Pomerol experience. 88-90 Pts 3,128 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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2018
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
With opening notes of herbs, spice, thyme and red berries, the wine is soft, medium-bodied, bright and fresh, with an herbal touch in the otherwise red plum finish. 3,176 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021Easy drinking, forward, soft, accessible, delicious charmer with ripe, sweet fruits that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. 86-88 Pts 3,261 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2019 |
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2016
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
Medium-bodied, round, soft, lush and floral, with sweet black cherries, licorice, dark cocoa and plummy characteristics, if you enjoy exuberant, youthful fruit, you can already enjoy this wine. If you are seeking more softness and secondary characteristics, give it just a few years in the cellar for more development. 3,149 Views Tasted Jul 18, 2020 |
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2015
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
Ready to go, forward, medium-bodied, soft, round, plum and cherry-filled wine with touches of espresso and dark cocoa on the nose and palate. 2,854 Views Tasted Aug 27, 2021 |
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2012
Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol)
The second vintage for the new owner, produced from a blend of 67% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is medium bodied, open, and on the cherry, earth and leafy side of the style range. 1,937 Views Tasted May 15, 2015 |
